PDX Picks April 23rd 2008

Wednesday April 23rd: Hot Chip

Hot Chip make good dance music for intelligent people. This British dance outfit will be playing from their latest record, Made in the Dark tonight, with support from Free Blood. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside. 9pm. All ages. $18.

Opens Friday 25th: Young at Heart

Stephen Walker's heartwarming documentary follows the progress of a choir entirely composed of over 70's as they get together to sing, record, tour and perform in front of bemused audiences. Fox Tower 10, 846 SW Park Ave.

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th: Imago Artists' Retreat

There are about 5 spots left on this year's Arts Retreat. The Imago Arts Retreat 2008 will take place over the weekend of April 25th - 27th in Trout Creek Bible Camp. Special guest speaker pastor and playwright David Taylor, (Hope Chapel, Austin www.hope.org) will be leading the seminars on the theme of the Life of the Mature Believer Artist. The weekend will have plenty of space to relax, meet other local artists and spend some time creating. The cost will be $60 per person including accommodation, activities and all meals. Email jan@imagodeicommunity.com asap if you want to grab one of the last few spots. To keep in the loop and get to know other people attending the arts retreat follow this link to join the Arts Retreat conversation on the Z Loop https://www.zloop.com/portal/Login.html?loopkey=Artsretreat&keypassword=artrocks

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th: Stumptown Comics Fest

For one weekend of the year Portland goes comic book crazy, celebrating everything that's great and good in the world of comics. Join the celebration at Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah St. 10am-6pm daily. $6 per day. $10 for the weekend. All ages.

Sunday 27th: Nick Jaina.

Local singer, songwriter Nick Jaina is back in town after a lengthy hiatus on the road. Catch him singing his hauntingly beautiful tunes for dead people at the Doug Fir tonight with support from Throw Me The statue and Brothers Young. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside. Over 21's. $8.